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China boy, 12, inspires millions after defying muscle-wasting disease prognosis of living past 3
South China Morning Post 15th July 2026 China boy, 12, inspires millions after defying muscle-wasting disease prognosis of living past 3 ‘Little warrior’ Zou graduates from primary school, thanks to his family’s devotion and warmth of teachers and classmates A 12-year-old boy in eastern China with a rare disease has graduated from primary school in June, defying doctors who had predicted he would not live beyond the age of three. Zou Weiluo, from Shanghai, was diagnosed at se
Chris McMillan
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Art therapy greenlit as college major
China Daily 15th July 2026 Art therapy greenlit as college major. Move seeks to ease talent shortages, improve mental health services By CHEN NAN | JIN DING The Ministry of Education has approved "art therapy" as an undergraduate major, recognizing the rising importance of the practice in addressing mental health and supporting social care for vulnerable communities. The decision, made by the ministry on April 28, marks the first time art therapy has transitioned from an info
Chris McMillan
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Aiden Cheng overcomes vision loss to become WYHK top scorer
Hong Kong Standard 15th July 2026 Aiden Cheng overcomes vision loss to become WYHK top scorer Despite having less than 10 percent vision because of a progressive eye condition, Aiden Cheng Tsz-in of Wah Yan College, Hong Kong has been named one of the 24 top scorers in this year’s Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. Cheng attained the top grade of 5** in six subjects, including his electives in history, geography and economics, while living with a worsening
Chris McMillan
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